NAVMED P-5010-8 - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

8-21 CHAPTER 8. NAVY ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST CONTROL TECHNOLOGY 8-22
(3) A clean set of clothing should be
worn daily. If fabrics get wet during operation,
change immediately. Wash contaminated
clothing separate from other clothing. Do not
take protective clothing home to be laundered.
Laundering facilities should be provided.
e. Head Protection. Always wear
something to protect the head. Pest control
operators usually wear hard hats. When there is
a possibility of drift, wear a wide brimmed,
waterproof hat to protect neck, eyes, mouth, and
face.
f. Hand Protection. When handling
concentrated or highly toxic pesticide, wear
liquid-proof, solvent resistant gloves (e.g.,
rubber, neoprene, or nitrile). They should be
long enough to protect the wrist. Gloves should
not be fabric lined since this is hard to clean if
contaminated. Never use gloves of an absorbent
material because they do not provide adequate
protection. Garment sleeves should be
positioned outside of the gloves to keep
pesticides from running into the gloves. Wash
gloves daily and test for leaks by filling them
with water and gently squeezing.
g. Ear Protection. Ear protection is
important during use of large pesticide dispersal
equipment. Earmuffs provide maximum sound
protection. It is extremely important that ear
protective devices, whether plugs or muffs, be
cleaned after use.
8-22. Pesticide Formulation, Storage, Fire
Protection, and Transportation
a. Formulation of pesticides must be
done in areas separate from office and locker
spaces. Formulation areas should be equipped
with a ventilation hood, adequate lighting, and
washing and shower facilities.
(1) The pesticide handling area must
be able to contain spilled pesticides and rinse
solutions to prevent environmental
contamination.
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(2) Put on the correct protective
equipment and clothing before handling any
pesticide container.
(3) Carefully read the entire label
each time before removing the pesticide from
the container. This precaution is necessary since
formulation directions are frequently changed.
(4) Always formulate in the specially
designed area and keep the pesticide container
below eye level to avoid a splash or spill on
goggles. Use a sharp tool to open paper
containers. Do not tear them open.
the label.
(5) Use only the amount specified on
(6) Post written safety procedures to
be followed in the case of pesticide spills. These
procedures should include the medical department's
telephone number and the location of
decontamination materials.
(7) If the user becomes contaminated
with pesticide, stop immediately and remove the
contaminated clothing. Wash the exposed area
thoroughly with soap and water. Speed is
important because of the rapid absorption rate of
pesticides by the body (15 minutes or less).
(8) After use, replace all pour caps
and reseal bags and other containers to prevent
spills and cross contamination.
b. Read the label on each pesticide
container for correct storage procedure.
Fumigants require additional storage safety
precautions.
(1) In addition to posted procedures
for handling pesticide spills, maintain a current
listing of all pesticides in storage and keep it
readily available for emergency use. This list
should also be maintained as an appendix to the
activity pest management plan with a copy filed
with the activity's medical and fire departments.
The list should include the following
information:
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